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The 1969 film Ittefaq, directed by Yash Chopra and produced by B.R. Chopra, stands as a landmark in Indian cinema for its bold departure from the established Bollywood formula. At a time when mainstream movies were synonymous with elaborate song-and-dance sequences, multiple locations, and three-hour runtimes, Ittefaq arrived as a lean, songless, and gritty psychological thriller. By examining the film’s narrative structure, its subversion of genre expectations, and its technical innovation, one can understand why it remains a cult classic and a pivotal moment in the career of superstar Rajesh Khanna.

The movie is available for rent or purchase in HD on the Apple TV Store.

A man is accused of murdering his wife and escapes a mental asylum, only to find himself in the home of a woman whose husband has also been murdered. Cast: Rajesh Khanna and Nanda.